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In Response To: Re: Omega Skeleton Watch ()


Hi William,

From what you've written & the pics that you've shown, I'd say it is definately a converted pocket watch.

The case Markings sound like plenty of pocket watches that I have looked at ( I have to say that I am not a pocket watch collector, I just look now & then )

Here's a Link to an eBay auction for a typical Omega pocket watch => eBay Auction # 320183456651

As you can see the case is very similar.

Looking at the shape of the movement parts, it could be possible to convert the eBay movement into yours ( the screws are in the same/simialr positions etc etc ) And there is no movement number visible on the eBay watch.

I did hear that early Omega movements were marked UNDER the dial. But in you case, you can also see that area.

So is your's a genuine Omega movement ? I don't know. It could be.

All I'd say is the following. If it is genuine, why does it not have any Omega markings on it anywhere ? & Why would someone go to all that trouble & REMOVE the omega markings ?

I think if the movement is NOT marked Omega anywhere, you have your answer.

If you have access to a Jewellers loop ( at least X8 ) look at the movement components. if look cheap & poorly finished under magnification, you also have another pretty good indicator that the movement is not genuine.

I hope this helps a bit

Steve

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